| Formula / Notation | BBr3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10294-33-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 250.53 |
| Melting Point | -51 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 196 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.645 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Decomposes (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Boron tribromide appears as a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Boiling point 194 °F. Freezing point -51 °F. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue. |
| Also Known As | tribromoborane; Tribromoborane; 10294-33-4; Borane, tribromo-; Boron bromide; Tribromoboron; Boron bromide (BBr3); A453DV9339; DTXSID4065028; RefChem:570057 |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Boron tribromide?
Boron tribromide (BBr3) is an inorganic compound that appears as Boron tribromide appears as a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Boiling point 194 °F. Freezing point -51 °F. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue.. It has a molecular weight of 250.53 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tribromoborane. Boiling point: 196 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -51 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: tribromoborane
Other Names / Synonyms: tribromoborane; Tribromoborane; 10294-33-4; Borane, tribromo-; Boron bromide; Tribromoboron; Boron bromide (BBr3); A453DV9339; DTXSID4065028; RefChem:570057
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -51 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 196 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.645 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 250.53 |
| Solubility | Decomposes (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Boron tribromide appears as a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Boiling point 194 °F. Freezing point -51 °F. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Boron tribromide (BBr3) is an inorganic compound that appears as Boron tribromide appears as a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Boiling point 194 °F. Freezing point -51 °F. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue.. It has a molecular weight of 250.53 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tribromoborane. Boiling point: 196 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -51 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Boron tribromide is: BBr3